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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my last transfer to pay school fees for my two children one in college studying nursing and the other one in high school and the rest of the money I used to buy maize for my consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I had school fees arrears for my daughter and son in a secondary school and therefore when I received this money, I cleared for them the balances. It is my happiness to realize that they can now study with more comfortably without being sent home all the times to look for school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving transfers from Give Directly is that educating my children has been that a walk in the park. I don't need to struggle anymore for this year school fees since I had cleared it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying some iron sheets, which I intend to add on more when I receive the second transfer so that I construct my new house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I was excited because I was not expecting any money at that time yet I really needed money to proceed with my plans.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have school fee balance for my for my two children I will clear the college fee for one and pay the remaining amount for my son in secondary.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is I managed to build my own house even if it's not in good condition it gives my shelter and peace with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am not able to continue with my small business since I have to pay school fees for my children, this gives me a lot of hardship when I try comes to sustaining my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy when I wake up and my family alive , this makes my thank my God more for the free gift of life.
